Friday, December 2, 2016

A New Book

If you’re a fan of Feathers: Not Just for Flying, I have
some great news, which I can FINALLY make public. Publisher's Weekly has recently announced a
companion title, which will be called Seashells: More
than a Home. It will be illustrated by Sarah S. Brannen and published by
Charlesbridge in Summer 2018.

Here are a few studies Sarah
did last summer, before she even had a contract. Now that’s dedication!

Aren’t the shells lovely? I
can hardly wait to see the art for the book.

Both Sarah and I have been
enamored with shells since childhood. I spent my summers beachcombing the sandy
shores of Cape Cod, and Sarah enjoyed searching the rocky beaches of Penobscot
Bay in Maine.

In some ways, I’ve been
researching this book for most of my life. I’ve had the pleasure of spending
countless hours exploring seashores all over the world, from Costa Rica to Mexico and the Galápagos Islands, from Hawaii, Great Britain, and Kenya to Vancouver
Island, Canada.

Here are a couple
of photos taken by traveling companions at moments when they were amused by my
enthusiasm for shells and all the amazing creatures that call them home.

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About Me

Melissa Stewart is the award-winning author of more than 180 nonfiction books for children. Her lifelong fascination with the natural world led her to earn a B.S.
in biology and M.A. in science journalism. When Melissa isn’t writing or speaking to children or educators, she’s usually exploring natural places near her home or around the world.